Choose Your Orlistat Supply Length - 2 to 12 Weeks Available
Understanding Wind with Orlistat - Supply Options
Orlistat can cause wind (flatulence) as a side effect, particularly when dietary fat intake is higher than recommended. This occurs because orlistat blocks approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed, and unabsorbed fat passes through your digestive system. Choosing the right supply length helps you plan your treatment effectively whilst managing potential side effects.
2-Week Supply - Trial Period
Our 2-week orlistat supply (42 capsules) costs £16.89, or £15.20 with EDM10. This shorter pack is ideal if you want to assess how orlistat affects you personally, including any wind or digestive changes. Taking one capsule with each main meal containing fat, a 2-week supply lets you experience how your body responds whilst keeping to a lower-fat diet. Complete your clinical assessment to start with this trial length.
4-Week Supply - Standard Monthly Treatment
The 4-week supply (84 capsules) at £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10) provides a full month's treatment. This popular option gives you sufficient time to adapt to orlistat's effects, including managing any initial wind or digestive symptoms by keeping fat intake low per meal. Many patients find digestive effects reduce over the first month as they adjust to a lower-fat diet alongside orlistat.
8-Week Supply - Better Value
Our 8-week supply (168 capsules) costs £63.99, or £57.59 with EDM10. This represents better value per capsule and gives you two months of treatment. By week 8, most patients have adapted to orlistat's digestive effects and established effective dietary habits that minimise wind and other gut-related side effects. Order this supply length for improved convenience and savings.
12-Week Supply - Maximum Savings
The 12-week supply (252 capsules) offers the best value at £95.99, or just £86.39 with EDM10. This three-month supply is ideal for committed weight management plans. By 12 weeks, you'll have full experience managing orlistat's effects whilst maintaining a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet that minimises digestive side effects including wind.
Managing Wind with Orlistat
Wind occurs more frequently when eating high-fat meals whilst taking orlistat. Keep fat intake to approximately 15g per meal (30% of daily calories from fat) to minimise this side effect. The unabsorbed fat that causes wind is actually a sign that orlistat is working by blocking dietary fat absorption. Most patients find these effects manageable by following dietary guidance.
All Supply Lengths Include Clinical Assessment
Every orlistat supply requires review by a UK-licensed prescriber through our online consultation. Whether you choose 2, 4, 8 or 12-week supplies, your prescription is included in the price. Complete your health questionnaire covering medical history, current medications and BMI information for prescriber review. All supplies are dispensed from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy with next day delivery available.
